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Creative writing club for children aged 7+. Weekly writing groups in Sevenoaks, plus holiday workshops. Run by children's author, Nikki Young.

New term, new start. Now is the perfect time to

New term, new start.

Now is the perfect time to join a creative writing club. Set the tone for the academic year ahead.

Jump over to the website to find out more and book a trial session for one of the groups.

At Storymakers, we work on sentence variation and

At Storymakers, we work on sentence variation and length to help writing flow.

I think this is a brilliant illustration of how it works.

Did you know it’s #nationalbuyabookday So go on,

Did you know it’s #nationalbuyabookday So go on, treat yourself. You can get the Time School bundle (signed) for £15 direct from the Storymakers website (link to shop in bio).

See, you can have so much fun with words!

See, you can have so much fun with words!

Here we are again almost at the beginning of a new

Here we are again almost at the beginning of a new academic year. Can you believe it?!

I’ve had a busy summer doing lots of one-to-ones for various reasons: exam prep, summer catch-ups and of course, not forgetting the fabulous book-writing workshop, giving another set of children the opportunity to become published authors.

Thoughts now turn to the term ahead and I’m excited to soon be welcoming the children back to my weekly groups.

You’ll find all the information on the What’s On page of the website, but we start with the Wednesday Writing Club on the 14th September and the Saturday groups from the 17th.

Groups remain online and they’re limited in size, so please get your place secured before it’s too late!

I’m not just here to help native English speaker

I’m not just here to help native English speakers. If English isn’t your first language, I can help you too!

Which one is your favourite? I like Book Flea!

Which one is your favourite? I like Book Flea!

What’s on in August? My popular book-writing co

What’s on in August?

My popular book-writing course has already sold out but you can still join me at my English workshops.

We’ll be covering all aspects of English from comprehension and SPAG to vocabulary so if your little one needs a boost, these workshops are ideal.

Reinforce, revise, practise, improve.

Head in to the new school year with confidence.

Booking via the Storymakers website shop.

I’m a bit excited about getting my copy of Sunfl

I’m a bit excited about getting my copy of Sunflowers and Nightingales. What do you think?!

It’s so incredible seeing it in the flesh - the result of a few weeks of hard work pulling it all together. Help us make this worthwhile. All the profits from the sale of this book go to charities helping the people of Ukraine. Order your copy now. Go, go go…
#sunflowersandnightingales #book4ukraine #charityanthology

And here’s Rob Keeley with the details of his st

And here’s Rob Keeley with the details of his story, You’re my Mate.

The books are on their way out to you. Let us know when you get yours. We’d love to see pics/videos etc. use the hashtag #sunflowersandnightingales and #book4ukraine

So many of our sayings. Who knew…

So many of our sayings. Who knew…

Glen Blackwell’s Soapbox Racer story, written fo

Glen Blackwell’s Soapbox Racer story, written for the Sunflowers and Nightingales anthology, is a cracker.

Here’s what he had to say about it.
#sunflowersandnightingales #book4ukraine #charityanthology

There are many reasons for children to join a writ

There are many reasons for children to join a writing club like Storymakers.

For starters, it will improve their confidence in writing - because they’re turning up every week and simply having a go.

Through consistent practise, they will find it easier to come up with ideas - through stimulus provided in the sessions that help exercise the creative brain.

Additionally, by listening to their peers they will learn from each other.

It helps them improve their English - by putting grammar knowledge into context, practising punctuation and through being exposed to more varied vocabulary and texts, which will ultimately help improve comprehension.

It helps consolidate learning for 11+ Grammar tests, CEM and independent school entrance exams.

And of course, it’s fun!

Children aged 7 and above can join one of the Storymakers groups at any time. Book a trial session via the Storymakers website or get in touch to find out what’s on.

Here’s what author, Lou Treleaven had to say abo

Here’s what author, Lou Treleaven had to say about her contribution to the Sunflowers and Nightingales anthology and what inspired it.
#sunflowersandnightingales #book4ukraine #charityanthology

Creativity inspires creativity. And it’s so good

Creativity inspires creativity. And it’s so good for the soul, don’t you think?

Children’s author, Dan Smith wrote a story for t

Children’s author, Dan Smith wrote a story for the Sunflowers and Nightingales anthology. It’s called Sea View and here he is talking about the inspiration behind it and why he wanted to be a part of this special project.

Reading helps with: Ideas Understanding story stru

Reading helps with:
Ideas
Understanding story structure
Seeing how writers use language in storytelling

The more children read, the more likely they’ll use a range of language in their writing. They’re also more likely to experiment with writing styles.

Some would argue that this stops you from developing your own style.

This might be the case for an adult writer, but I don’t think it’s the same for children as they’re just finding their feet as they develop their own writing style. It’s important, at this stage, to learn how other authors do it.

What if you’re reading this and thinking, ‘My child isn’t an avid reader. Does that mean they won’t be a good writer?’

No, it doesn’t.

Being a reader isn’t solely about reading novels.

What to know more? Read the full blog on the Storymakers website.

Here’s Karen McCombie talking about the short st

Here’s Karen McCombie talking about the short story she wrote for Sunflowers and Nightingales and what inspired it.

Support vital charities helping the displaced people and animals of Ukraine. Order your copy now.
#sunflowersandnightingales #book4ukraine #charityanthology

This is a fantastic little poem to remember the pa

This is a fantastic little poem to remember the parts of speech.

In our charity anthology, Sunflowers and Nightinga

In our charity anthology, Sunflowers and Nightingales, we have included short stories by some children’s authors.

Here’s Anna Hoghton talking about her story and what inspired it. It’s all about a star!

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